Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-04
NEW TRINITY CHURCH
The SACRED EDIrIcE TO BE BUILT BY
THE CATHOLICS.
Address TO the Pops-Irrsmovable Rec.
tors Irish convsntioa-Fai
and Bazaar, sc.

The plans for the Church Of the Holy
Trinity are nearly completed, and as
soon as they are approved by Bishop
kcanc the contract for the bulldog
viii be given out The cornerstone
q this new church at the corner of
lloyd and Short streets will be laid
with imposing ceremonies during the
month Of November. The front mea-
surcs co feet and the depth is 10
feet. The interior walls will be fres-
coed and the ceiling will be finished
iu hard wood. The basement will be
SD arranged as TO be used for school
room II Necessary. The erection OF
:his church VIII bc under the super
vision Of reverend gentleman who
row holds prominent place in one of
Sire churches IN Richmond. On his re-
arm home in the latter part of October
Bishop kcane Will make the appoint
mcut officially.
RBEMOvABLE BECTORs
Rev. J. J. McGurk, Of the Church of
the Holy Cross, Of Iynchburg, and
.Rcv. Patrick Donahoe, OF st. Patrick's
church, OF tins city, have been appointed
hy Bishop keane irrcmovable rectors.
This has been done in compliance with
the requirements Of the recent plenary
council of Baltimore. Only one out Of
every ten churches is entitled to this
priviocc. and that only when it Is self
supporting and free of debt
ADDRESS.
Bishop Kcane and his clergy, on the
occasion of their presence together ct
GEORGETOWN College, sent fitting con-
omtuiatory address ia the Holy Father,
Pope Leo MIL, on the occasion Of
bis golden jubilee. 1t was signed by
the Reverend Bishop and his priests in
order Of Their seniority.
CONVENTION.
Tie Irish Catholic Benevolent Union
# America, which numbers over 3d.
Geo, viii begin its convention in Wash
ueton on the It'll instant and last three
days. MIR. Glennan, postmaster of
Norfolk, Va, is the grand president,
ucccssor to Hon. A. NJ. Kelley, who
lcld that position for several years.
Martin j. Griffin, of Philadelphia. is
ihc secretary aud treasurer. Messrs.
John NJ. Higgins, and William Rankin
VIII attend the convention as repre-
scntativcs Of the Catholic Beneficial
Society, the Oldest and strongest CathO-
lic society OF this city.
FAIR.
Some of the prominent ladies Of st.
Patrick's parish are making arrange
mcnts for the holding of a fair and
bazaar for the benefit OF the Sisters of
Charity attachod to st. Patrick's
cAmch.
SCHOOL.
Tomorrow will he opening-day of all
the Catholic schools in the United
States. There were 1903 children at
tending Catholic schools in Richmond
last year-530 boys and i93 girls.
PERSONAL.
Rev. W. CASTOR PAYNE, Il native Of
Narront0n. Va, who was ordained in
Rome last December by 1T. Rev.
Bishop Keauc. is temporarily stationed
at the Cathedral. lie will be assigned to
duty as assistant to a once yory-beloved
pastor of this city.
Father Romanus. I. s. b., viii Off
ciate at the German church at Buckner
Station, Louisa county, to-day. He is
about to open 3 library for the use OF
his large congrsgat;oA IN that county.
The Benedictine nuns, on Fourth
street, have returned from their sum
morrosidence, on the Darbytown road.
Mr.. Lawrence Herpert very kindly do
mated the Sisters two acres of land adj
Joining his farm, where the Sisters
built very comfortable summer resi-
dence, with q neat chapel These
grounds are in a very secluded spot,
away from any road, where the Sisters
can enjoy perfect solitude.
A number Of young men viii leave
the city tomorrow to complete their
education. Some 60 TO Mount Saint
Joseph, near Baltimore, in charge Of
the Xavcrian Brothers; others to Bell
mont College, North Carolina, IN
charge Of the Benedictinc Fathers.